Monument record MCC2426 - Meadieval school near St Mary's Church, Colchester

Summary

12th-16th century school.

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Grid reference TL 99331 25065 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
1848 Parish ST MARY IN THE WALLS
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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A school was founded in Colchester in the early 12th century. Schoolmasters were mentioned in 1357, 1383, 1425, 1460, 1464 and 1512, they were associated with a school adjoining St. Mary's churchyard, east of the postern gate.<1><2>

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  • <1> Monograph: Cooper, Janet (Ed). 1994. Vol. IX, The Borough of Colchester, A History of the County of Essex. Volume IX. p.352.
  • <2> COLLECTION / PARENT: Various. Essex Records Office Miscellaneous Documents. ERO D/B 5 Cr11 rot8.

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Oct 21 2016 9:29AM

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